Advancements in health care, Dr. Amy Hise

DR. AMY HISE Assistant professor, Center for Global Health and Diseases Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineFROM THE NOMINATION:

Findings by Dr. Amy Hise could open up doors to new research in fungal infections, ultimately leading to new drugs and therapies.

Dr. Hise recently led a team of researchers to the discovery of how the body fights off oral yeast infections caused by the most common human fungal pathogen, Canidida.

“Dr. Hise is an inspiration to students and colleagues and her work is continually driven by a resilient compassion for people,” the nomination said. “Regardless of the role Dr. Hise is playing she consistently and compassionately makes time for others and strives to improve the quality of life for people in need.”

Dr. Hise, who also works as a part-time staff physician in the emergency medicine department at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, also is known for her dedication to mentoring students and offering guidance to high school and undergraduate students who are interested in science and medicine.

“She recognizes every small moment as an opportunity to teach, learn, grow and change,” Yvonne Chasser, a Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine student, is quoted as saying in the nomination. “She has certainly taught me much and I hope that my career as a doctor will testify to her time spent, capturing the small moments, changing lives.”

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